The slave ship Heureux began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Heureux; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Grou, Guillaume; Captain: Monnier, Louis. The voyage began at Nantes on 7 April 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 118 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.